Dollywood cancels ‘Wings of America’ shows after eagle sanctuary suffers storm damage

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dollywood canceled all “Wings of America” shows on Sunday after an aviary suffered overnight storm damage.

According to a social media post, a tree near Eagle Mountain Sanctuary was uprooted during storms Saturday night into Sunday morning and “compromised” the aviary.

Dollywood did not say whether any eagles were injured but said American Eagle Foundation staff will remove and house the birds at its facilities until the netting on the enclosure is repaired. 

The area near the aviary in the park is closed as necessary work is completed, in addition to the cancellation of Sunday’s shows, Dollywood said. 

“Due to storms overnight, a tree near Eagle Mountain Sanctuary was uprooted, causing the aviary to be compromised,” according to the Dollywood statement. “Staff from the American Eagle Foundation will remove the eagles from the aviary and will house them at their facilities until the netting can be repaired.

“The area of the part near the aviary will be closed, and all Wings of America shows for today (Sunday, April 19) have been canceled as necessary work is completed,” the statement says.

The 41st season at Dollywood has been a busy one as the park gets ready to unveil its latest attraction: NightFlight Expedition. The hybrid coaster and whitewater raft ride is scheduled to open later this spring.

On April 25 and 26, Dollywood will host a new race weekend called “Run Dollywood.” People can sign up to run a 5k, 10k or half-marathon through the park, or run in all three for a special race medal featuring a pink butterfly.

Also new in 2026 is an updated patriotic drone and fireworks show celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial 250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.